Seven phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Rector, PA, two of them within 25. The closest is Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, 18 miles away: a certificate that takes one semester with a 224-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $750 (UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program). The shortest is UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program's 6 weeks non-credit course.
Youngwood Campus, Youngwood, PA · #1 in Pennsylvania (84/100)
Phlebotomy/Specimen Processing Certificate
Richland Campus, Johnstown, PA · #17 in Pennsylvania (55/100)
Phlebotomy
See Pennsylvania Highlands Community College's program page: Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Diploma
Laurel Business Institute admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Diploma
South Campus, West Mifflin, PA · #6 in Pennsylvania (62/100)
Phlebotomist Diploma
Read Community College of Allegheny County's requirements: Phlebotomist Diploma
Career Technology and Training Center (CTTC), Accident, MD · #5 in Maryland (51/100)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Open the Garrett College course details: Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Cumberland Campus (Allied Health building), Cumberland, MD · #1 in Maryland (83/100)
Phlebotomy/Laboratory Assistant Certificate
Phlebotomy Program
See UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program's program page: Phlebotomy Program
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland County Community College | Youngwood, PA | 18 | Certificate | 8 wk | 224 hr | |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | Johnstown, PA | 21 | Non-credit course | 7 wk | 100 hr | $1,500 |
| Laurel Business Institute | Uniontown, PA | 33 | Diploma | Yes | ||
| Community College of Allegheny County | West Mifflin, PA | 35 | Diploma | Yes | ||
| Garrett College | Accident, MD | 38 | Non-credit course | 26 wk | 40 hr | $1,775 |
| Allegany College of Maryland | Cumberland, MD | 46 | Certificate | 32 wk | 120 hr | |
| UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program | Altoona, PA | 50 | Non-credit course | 6 wk | Yes | $750 |
Phlebotomists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $43,910 a year ($21 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $1,320 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Pennsylvania's 5,510 phlebotomists earned between $38,530 and $47,370.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists eight hospitals within 25 miles of Rector, PA:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Westmoreland County Community College in Youngwood, about 18 miles away. Phlebotomy/Specimen Processing Certificate takes one semester and includes a 224-hour externship.
Published prices within 50 miles run from $750 at UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program to $1,775 at Garrett College. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.
UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program's Phlebotomy Program takes 6 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (about 7 weeks) is next.
Yes. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Johnstown, evening) and Garrett College (Accident, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Five of the seven programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Westmoreland County Community College (AMT RPT), Community College of Allegheny County (ASCP PBT), Garrett College (NHA CPT) and Allegany College of Maryland (ASCP PBT), and others.
A median of $43,910 a year, or $21 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 5,510 phlebotomists in Pennsylvania. The national median was $45,230.
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